Construction Manager

Black Box; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Box is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead large-scale data center construction projects onsite. You will own safety, schedule, cost, and quality from planning through commissioning while guiding 100+ field technicians, potentially across multiple sites.

The role requires deep knowledge of low voltage, fiber, structured cabling, and industry standards (ANSI/TIA, BICSI, NEBS). Daily presence on site with up to 15% travel is expected.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of supervisory experience on large scale data center construction projects.
• Experience managing 100+ dispersed field teams (union or nonunion).
• OSHA30 or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead jobsite safety standards, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Drive development and implementation of project plans, installation strategies, and site logistics.
• Maintain 5-week lookahead schedules and labor forecasts.
• Oversee daily field operations to meet production goals, budget, and schedule milestones.
• Serve as senior SME for data center low voltage, structured cabling, and fiber installations.
• Lead testing, commissioning, and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Team leadership

Field supervision

Safety compliance

Low voltage & fiber

Project scheduling

Communication skills

MS Office & Bluebeam

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Bluebeam

Construction management software

Job description

Construction Manager

At Black Box, we design, build, and support the world's most demanding digital infrastructure environments. We’re researching for an experienced Data Center Construction Manager who thrives on large scale, complex projects and knows how to lead field teams to deliver flawless structured cabling and low voltage installations.

This is a senior, onsite leadership role where you’ll take full ownership of construction execution—from day one planning through commissioning and closeout—ensuring projects are safe, on schedule, fully compliant, and built to the high standards Black Box is known for.

If you’re a detail driven leader with deep technical expertise in fiber and structured cabling systems—and the ability to guide large field teams to operational excellence—you’ll feel at home here.

What You’ll Lead

Own Safety as Priority #1

• Model and enforce Black Box's Accident-FreeEveryday safety culture.
• Lead jobsite safety standards, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Support incident investigations, RCAs, and data driven lessons learned.

Direct Data Center Construction Operations

• Drive the development and implementation of project plans, installation strategies, and site logistics.
• Maintain and manage 5-week lookahead schedules, labor forecasts, and daily progress tracking.
• Coordinate with Project Management and Procurement to ensure timely delivery and staging of materials.
• Oversee daily field operations to meet or exceed production goals, budget, and schedule milestones.

Ensure Technical Excellence & Standards Compliance

• Serve as the senior SME for data center low voltage, structured cabling, and fiber installations.
• Guarantee compliance with ANSI/TIA, BICSI, NEBS, and all customer specifications.
• Lead testing and commissioning activities including OTDR, power meter validation, labeling standards, and quality assurance protocols.
• Identify design gaps, field conflicts, or changes; drive RFIs, clarifications, and scope adjustments.

Lead, Mentor & Develop Field Teams

• Manage large (100+) field technician teams—union or nonunion.
• Conduct hiring, training, performance evaluations, and career development for onsite personnel.
• Provide technical coaching and mentorship to accelerate crew capabilities and elevate work quality.
• Foster a culture grounded in safety, collaboration, accountability, and craftsmanship.

Be the Customer's Trusted Onsite Partner

• Act as the main construction operations liaison for the client.
• Participate in customer meetings, site walks, technical discussions, and milestone reviews.
• Proactively address challenges around workflow, delays, installation issues, or tactical execution.

What You Need to Succeed

Leadership & People Skills

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and mentor diverse field teams.
• Skilled in conflict resolution, workforce planning, and managing competing priorities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and best in class safety practices.
• Mastery of low voltage, fiber, and structured cabling installation for mission critical environments.
• Advanced capability in commissioning, system validation, and telecom quality control processes.
• Ability to interpret complex drawings, specifications, and construction schedules.
• Experience identifying design discrepancies and managing technical change control.

Operational & Digital Skills

• Ability to build and manage work activity sequencing and project phasing plans.
• Strong computer skills: MS Office, Bluebeam, and construction management platforms.
• Ability to quickly learn new construction technologies and workflow tools.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3-5+ years of supervisory experience on large scale structured cabling or data center construction projects.
• Experience managing large, dispersed field teams (100+).
• Data center new build or retrofit experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working with union telecom crews and labor compliance preferred.

Preferred certifications:

• OSHA30 (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• BICSI Technician (TECH)
• BICSI RCDD

Position Details

• Daily onsite presence required.
• Up to 15% travel depending on project needs.
• Direct supervision responsibilities included.

Why Black Box?

Black Box is a leading global technology solutions provider with 2,500+ team members across 24 countries. We design, deploy, and manage world-class IT infrastructure solutions for some of the most demanding environments worldwide. We value innovation, ownership, transparency, and continuous growth—both in our business and our people. When you join Black Box, you join a team committed to delivering excellence and elevating the customer experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Black Box is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every background and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.